Sunday, January 28, 2007

Silicone Caulk

By Mark J. Donovan

Silicone caulk is a highly flexible caulk that has excellet adhesion. However it requires the surface to be extremely clean and it will not adhere to old silicone caulk.

Silicone caulk is ideal for wet applications, such as in shower enclosures or bathtubs. It is does not paint well.

It can fill gaps up to 1/4 inch in diameter and aheres well to almost any surface.

Silicone caulk is difficult to remove after it has dried. It is extremely difficult to get off of your hands. When applying silicone caulk, follow up quickly with wet paper towels to remove excess material.

To learn more about caulk alternatives see Types of Caulk.

Silicone caulk is warrantied to last 10-35 years, depending upon the manufacturer.

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